Night of Museums 2025 in Krakow – Programme, Tickets, and Highlights

May 15, 2025

The Night of Museums returns to Krakow on 16 May 2025! Explore the official programme, ticket info, and top events across more than 60 museums and cultural venues.
Night of Museums 2025 in Krakow – Programme, Tickets, and Highlights

Night of Museums 2025 in Krakow – Programme, Tickets, and Highlights

This Friday, 16 May 2025, Krakow invites locals and visitors alike to a truly special cultural event – the Night of Museums. This year's edition is held under the theme “1000 Years of the Polish Crown”, and more than 60 cultural institutions across the city will open their doors late into the night.

Expect exhibitions, live demonstrations, family-friendly workshops, concerts, and rare behind-the-scenes tours – all available for a symbolic fee or completely free of charge.

🕒 When is it happening?

📆 Friday, 16 May 2025
⏰ Most venues: open from 6:00 PM to midnight
🏰 Some sites – such as Wawel Royal Castle – open until 1:00 AM

🎟️ Tickets – how much and where to get them?

– Most venues charge a symbolic fee of 5 PLN
Children under 7 enter free of charge
– Tickets must be collected or purchased at museum ticket desks on the day of the event
– Some popular sites (e.g. Schindler’s Factory, Rynek Underground) require online reservations

👉 Full programme, opening hours and rules available here:
Official Night of Museums 2025 Programme – krakowskienoce.pl

🌟 Highlights of the Night

🛡 Home Army Museum

A new exhibition on the Chrobry I Battalion and Chrobry II Group, featuring immersive VR installations

🌸 Stained Glass Museum

Launch of the "Spring" stained glass reconstruction project – with live artisan demonstrations

🔬 Garden of Experiences (Lema Science Park)

Live chemical experiment “Sulphur Crown” and ZORBA ball rides

🏺 Archaeological Museum

Three Kamishibai storytelling sessions about Bolesław the Brave (advance email booking required)

👑 Krzysztofory Palace

Family-friendly tour titled “1000 Years of the Royal Crown” and a replica of the legendary Szczerbiec sword

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly experiences

The Night of Museums in Krakow is a great evening idea for families with kids. Here are some top attractions:

Butterfly Museum, Museum of Illusions, Virtual Reality Museum – fun, interactive exhibits
Botanical Garden of the Jagiellonian University – explore greenhouses and rare plant collections
Żupny Castle in Wieliczka – educational workshops and treasure hunts like “Discover the Secrets of the Northern Castle”

🗺️ Plan your museum route

To help you get the most out of your evening, the organisers have created ready-made themed routes, including a special family route. You’ll find all times, locations and booking rules in the official programme:

🔗 View the full programme – krakowskienoce.pl

✨ Why should you join?

✔ Dozens of Krakow’s most interesting places open late into the night
✔ Entry for just 5 PLN or completely free
✔ Unique chance to explore museums from a fresh perspective
✔ Events and exhibitions for adults, families, history lovers and art enthusiasts

Don’t miss the Night of Museums 2025 in Krakow!
Plan your route, grab your ticket, and enjoy an evening full of discovery, culture, and unforgettable atmosphere.

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